Wanton

4/24/2020

Luke 10:20 “Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you.”

Am I a spiritual elitist or dictator? Do I bend with the current flow of religion? Am I living by God’s standards, or by the dogma and legalism of any particular denomination? As a worker for Christ, am I concerned about the world’s view of faith, or the unchanging truths of the Bible? Do I live in submission to God’s will? Am I living a life that reveals His character to others? Is the sovereignty of God and my relationship with Him the single most important thing in my life? These questions came to me as I was reading Chambers lesson today. He speaks of “spiritual wantoning” or, “taking the pattern and print of the religious age we live in, making eyes at spiritual success.” Of this we all must be watchful. I am so fond and thankful for this learned man’s writing voice and how inspired it is.

Recently, my Pastor did a series on the authority of the Bible, and the absolute truth therein. He spoke of looking at the Bible as the unchanging, infallible, and inspired word of God. Everything therein is intentionally and eternally constant, no matter what any current generation may say. This is often a difficult idea for people to support if the word of God does not coincide with a current trend or ideal. My prayer is not to give into spiritual wantoning.

So, what is our role in staying the course and standing firm? We are certainly to be resolved and steadfast, but in grace, love, and humility; for that is how our Savior lived, and He is our example. We are to read God’s word, and learn the language within; this way we can do what God has called us to do. Chambers says, “Our work begins where God’s grace has laid the foundation; we are not to save souls, but to disciple them… God brings us to a standard of life by His grace, and we are responsible for reproducing that standard in others.” By God’s grace we can stand firm in faith.